Vegan Japanese Curry
This easy to make Vegan Japanese Curry is a staple in our house! Rich and savory with a hint of sweetness, it's perfect served with tofu katsu and rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into large pieced
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into large cubes
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 (3.5 oz) box Japanese curry roux
Instructions
- In a heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add in onions and sauté 3-5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add in garlic and sauté for another minute, constantly stirring to make sure it doesn't stick or burn.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and reduce to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender (easily pierced with a fork).
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Add in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, instant coffee, and curry powder. Stir until dissolved.
- Now break up the curry roux into cubes and add into the pot. With the heat still off, add all the roux and stir gently until it has dissolved completely. (Double check that there are no lumps of roux.)
- Turn the heat back on to low and return the curry to a gentle simmer with the lid off. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring often, until the curry reaches your desired thickness.
- Serve with rice and enjoy! I also love to serve with my Crispy Tofu Katsu.
Notes
Protein: You can add the protein of your choice to the pot at the very start to make your meal heartier or add depth of flavor. I recommend some Impossible or Beyond Meat ground beef or some TVP rehydrated in meatless beef bouillon. Simply brown your chosen protein in the pot after heating the oil, then add in the onions and proceed with the recipe as written.
Thickness: During the sixth step, if the curry becomes too thick for your liking, you can always add a small amount of hot water to thin it out.
Mix it up: Play with different flavor combinations and additions! Curry is one of the most fun dishes to experiment with. I’ve heard of people adding raisins, grated apple, canned tomatoes, and even chocolate! Play with your curry and tailor it to your tastes!
Cheese: When serving the curry, you can add the cheese of your choice on top to add another layer of flavor.
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